10 Smart Test-Taking Tips to Give Students [Infographic]

Not every student is a skilled test taker. However, testing is necessary to assess whether students have mastered new concepts. It’s also something that will come up again and again in their adult lives. That’s why it’s important for teachers to ensure their students understand the basic principles of good test-taking.

But the start of a new school year brings with it more than a new batch of students. It also brings a whole lot of unknowns, and many teachers might wrongly assume that students, especially in middle school or high school, have already learned good test-taking strategies. Sadly, that’s not always the case, but most teachers won’t find out until after the first exam, when they’re greeted with a host of disappointing test scores.

Don’t assume your students know how to take a test. And even if they do, reminding them about smart test-taking strategies never hurts. Oh, and you know that old adage about how it’s best to stick with your first answer? Well, it turns out that it’s not usually right, so don’t tell them that.

See the infographic below for some great test-taking tips you can pass on to your students. You can also download and print it as a handout or as a poster to hang in your classroom!

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Debbie Malone

Debbie is an Arizona native and longtime resident of the Phoenix area. She has always had a passion for telling a good story and decided to study journalism and mass communication at Arizona State University where she earned her BA in 2009. Following graduation, she spent four years working as a web content writer before joining the Edgenuity family in 2014. Debbie is proud to be able to share the story of her time at Edgenuity and the company's efforts to propel students everywhere toward academic success and achievement. In addition to writing (both professionally and for fun), Debbie also enjoys reading, gaming, archery, and avoiding sunlight.